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"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - correct answer Having personal electronic devices powered
off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt
and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to
walk the train? 6.23 - correct answer No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed
being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was
immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of
the air brakes? 6.31 - correct answer Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - correct answer Movement in the opposite direction of
authorized movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while
passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - correct answer Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9 -
correct answer Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and
that signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - correct answer Look in
both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 - correct
answer Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is
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properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track
between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an
Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - correct answer 90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a
repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your
train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - correct answer Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red
zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train
while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - correct answer You are not
allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless directed
by the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the blue
flagged train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine car in
your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - correct answer Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - correct answer Tie sufficient hand brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled siding within
CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand position. 9.13.2
- correct answer Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made, receive authority to enter the
"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - correct answer Having personal electronic devices powered
off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt
and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to
walk the train? 6.23 - correct answer No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed
being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was
immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of
the air brakes? 6.31 - correct answer Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - correct answer Movement in the opposite direction of
authorized movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while
passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - correct answer Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9 -
correct answer Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and
that signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - correct answer Look in
both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 - correct
answer Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is
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properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track
between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an
Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - correct answer 90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a
repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your
train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - correct answer Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red
zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train
while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - correct answer You are not
allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless directed
by the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the blue
flagged train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine car in
your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - correct answer Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - correct answer Tie sufficient hand brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled siding within
CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand position. 9.13.2
- correct answer Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made, receive authority to enter the
